Caemba donated an oxygen tank for the municipal ambulance in Atacames

On Friday, August 13, 2021, the Caemba field team went to the municipal facilities in Atacames to deliver an oxygen tank for the ambulance of the Municipality of Atacames as part of our support for public health and the care of the population of Atacames.

This oxygen tank will be used to attend to emergencies requiring respiratory assistance in the municipal ambulance of Atacames. The quality and warmth of healthcare will be notably improved.

The Raíz Ecuador – Caemba Foundation works hand in hand with our strategic ally, the Decentralized Autonomous Government of Atacames, led by Mayor Freddy Saldarriaga. The work we do together is key to the social development of Atacames.

Present at the delivery were the technical field team of Caemba, composed of Maritza Orellana and Marjorie Guerrero. Elicenia Vélez de Saldarriaga received the oxygen tank on behalf of the Municipality of Atacames.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Fundación Raíz is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), working with indigenous, Afro-Ecuadorian, Montubio, and Mestizo groups across Ecuador.

Our projects support various communities: Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani and Shuar, covering six linguistic families.

Our CAEMBA housing initiative focuses on the Afro-Ecuadorian and Montubio populations in Esmeraldas, addressing challenges of poverty and high crime rates. We commit to equitable treatment, opportunities for all, and the elimination of barriers to participation.

By valuing every voice and fostering community resilience, we aim to create a more inclusive, equitable society.

Our leadership is committed to DEI principles, ensuring our efforts reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and contribute to sustainable development and social justice.

DECLARACIÓN DE DIVERSIDAD, EQUIDAD E INCLUSIÓN

Fundación Raíz está dedicada a la diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI), trabajando con grupos indígenas, afroecuatorianos, montubios y mestizos en todo Ecuador.

Nuestros proyectos apoyan a varias comunidades, Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani y Shuar, cubriendo seis familias lingüísticas. Nuestra iniciativa de vivienda CAEMBA se centra en las poblaciones afroecuatorianas y montubias en Esmeraldas, abordando desafíos de pobreza y altas tasas de criminalidad.

Nos comprometemos a un trato equitativo, oportunidades para todos y la eliminación de barreras para la participación. Valorando cada voz y fomentando la resiliencia comunitaria, aspiramos a crear una sociedad más inclusiva y equitativa.

Nuestro liderazgo está comprometido con los principios de DEI, asegurando que nuestros esfuerzos reflejen la diversidad de las comunidades que servimos y contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible y la justicia social.